True Crime Kenya examines Kenyan crimes and cases through the art of storytelling. Each episode takes listeners on a thrilling journey through riveting stories ...
This is the story of Kenyan marathon runner Lucy Muhami, whose incredible athletic career spanned over 12 years. Known for her fierce determination and endurance, Lucy was a shining star in the world of long-distance running. But as her success and financial status grew, so did the shadows of envy that lurked behind the scenes.
CREDITS -
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media:
Editing/Production:
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song:
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
Character Voices:
- Bueno
- Sheriff Okonkwo
News Credits & Clips:
World Athletics
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/luci-njeri-muhami-14289299
The Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/lucy-njeri-my-husband-paid-hitmen-sh1-5-million-to-kill-me-but-i-
talked-them-out-of-it-4087606
Nairobi News
https://nairobinews.nation.africa/leaked-conversation-between-athlete-and-hitmen-hired-to-kill-
his-wife/
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S01 E12 - Philomena Njeri & Jonathan Mukundi
Our final episode of Season 1 is the tragic story of Philomena Njeri and Jonathan Mukundi, a couple whose seemingly perfect marriage, successful business and luxurious lifestyle unraveled into a nightmare. Once deeply in love, their relationship's cracks slowly fractured under the weight of escalating tension. What began as a fairytale romance ultimately ended in a shocking crime that left family and friends questioning how things went so horribly wrong.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
The Star:
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-08-06-njeri-mukundi-were-opposite-in-character-but-so-
deeply-in-love/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awqY8UFQYM
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUszZR5yyGw
Kenyans.co.ke:
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/67262-interesting-new-details-emerge-philomena-njeris-death
Mpasho:
https://mpasho.co.ke/crime/2021-08-06-she-was-dead-asleep-philomena-njeris-last-moments-
alive/
The Daily Nation:
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/suspected-murder-suicide-in-kiambu-shines-
spotlight-on-gun-licences--3498310
Ajabu Africa:
https://www.ajabuafrica.net/short-lived-reunion-by-estranged-couple-ends-in-murder-suicide-
2247.html
Nairobi Leo:
https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/3890/more-details-emerge-on-case-where-jonathan-
mukundi-gachunga-shot-his-wife-philomena-njeri-dead-then-committed-suicide
KBC News:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWCmmR515ls
Pulse Live:
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/secret-investments-and-other-fights-that-broke-kiambu-
couples-marriage/f0lmj6v
TV47:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BamJqtaX16w
Citizen TV Kenya:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYchPGYLvyw&rco=1
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awqY8UFQYM
The Daily Nation:
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/suspected-murder-suicide-in-kiambu-shines-
spotlight-on-gun-licences--3498310
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S01 E11 - Kate Mitchell
This is the story of Kate Mitchell: a British woman who met her untimely end in Kenya under mysterious circumstances. Her final night is a maze of puzzling events, unanswered questions, and haunting clues that have left investigators and loved ones searching for the truth. Was this a murder, or was there something more sinister at play?
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
Aludah Klemarz TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxc7uRy7bGY
Pulse Live Kenya
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/bbc-employee-kate-michell-had-won-a-grant-hours-
before-she-died-in-kenya-brother/z6qn38f
Nation News
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/tamati-mauti-man-linked-to-bbc-worker-s-death-loved-
to-make-all-laugh--3638370
Pulse Live TV
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/bbc-employee-kate-michell-had-won-a-grant-hours-
before-she-died-in-kenya-brother/z6qn38f
The Star
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-11-23-man-linked-to-killing-of-bbc-employee-in-
nairobi-was-her-fixer-officials-say/
Tuko News
https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/434328-kate-mitchell-bbc-journalist-found-dead-nairobi-
hotel/
The Saturday Standard
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/counties/article/2001430789/tamati-mauti-the-
bwana-raha-who-loved-politics-karaoke-and-the-altar
The Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/dan-mauti-postmortem-report-on-my-son-tamati-mauti-
doesn-t-add-up-3632722
Nairobi Leo
https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/5176/fresh-details-emerge-on-tamati-mauti-
man-suspected-to-have-killed-bbc-manager-kate-mitchell-at-a-nairobi-hotel
Mpasho
https://mpasho.co.ke/exclusives/2021-11-24-no-one-will-stand-at-your-funeral-tamati-
mautis-last-posts/
Breaking Kenya News
https://www.breakingkenyanews.com/2021/12/tamati-mauti-man-linked-to-bbc-
workers.html
Nairobi Leo
https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/5191/father-of-tamati-mauti-man-accused-of-
killing-bbcs-kate-mitchell-speaks-out-accuses-police-of-frustrating-his-family
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S01 E10 - Dr James Ng’ang’a Muiruri
This is the story of Dr James Nganga Muiruri: a promising young man, whose future was shattered after a fateful night out.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
The Daily Nationhttps://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/lifestyle/prison-diary-former-officer-revisits-killing-of-ex-mp-s-son-1047582
The Daily NationMymurder trial left many unanswered questions | Nation
The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000105765/officer-convicted-as-co-accused-freed-in-ex-mp-s-son-murder
Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/officer-to-die-for-killing-doctor-955762
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S01 E09 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 2)
On Part 2 of The Thika Bank Heist, join us as we find out exactly who these robbers were, what motivated their daring venture and what happened after they finally got their hands on the prize.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
KTN NEWS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMEd-l7-hzo
BUSINESS DAILY
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638
THE STAR
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017-11-27-learned-suspects-in-kcb-thika-heist-deny-charges-remain-in-custody/
THE STANDARD
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001261718/scoring-as-in-high-school-could-not-keep-them-out-of-crime
NTV KENYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6GOAypcaM
True Crime Kenya examines Kenyan crimes and cases through the art of storytelling. Each episode takes listeners on a thrilling journey through riveting stories of crime, investigation, and justice in this East African nation. Welcome to True Crime Kenya!
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